From fun note-reading mnemonics to basic theory and playing techniques, these selected videos are arranged by topical piano subjects to help you get acquainted with the basics of playing technique and reading musical notation.
These videos are excerpts from lessons series that work through music a measure at a time, using the music itself as its own teaching method.
"Clair de lune" is one of the most beloved and well-known piano compositions by French composer Claude Debussy (August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918). Debussy introduced innovative approaches to harmony and sound textures, and is considered by many to be one of the fathers of modern classical music.
You can download a MusicReader version of "Clair de lune" from the Piano from Scratch Library. MusicReader is available as a free demo download for Mac and PC computers in the Software section of the Piano from Scratch Library.
John Williams (born February 8, 1932) is one of the best known American film composers, having penned scores for such blockbuster films as the entire "Star Wars" series, most of the "Harry Potter" movies, and numerous other popular films such as "Superman", "E.T.", and the "Indiana Jones" movies.
This particular piano arrangement of the opening theme from "Star Wars" can be found at MusicNotes.com.
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From fun note-reading mnemonics to basic theory and playing techniques, these selected videos are arranged by topical piano subjects to help you get acquainted with the basics of playing technique and reading musical notation.
"Clair de lune" is one of the most beloved and well-known piano compositions by French composer 
John Williams (born February 8, 1932) is one of the best known American film composers, having penned scores for such blockbuster films as the entire "Star Wars" series, most of the "Harry Potter" movies, and numerous other popular films such as "Superman", "E.T.", and the "Indiana Jones" movies.